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Thanks for this. It's been a pet peeve of mine for a long time!

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The USA is ranked for literacy 150 out of 195 countries. By design?

Difficult to make informed choices.

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I believe it is definitely by design. “Give them pliable and placid with imaginary friends, magic, books, Pepsi-Cola, porn, weak beer, and sports“

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Couldn’t help it, had to like and comment on my own post !!! This crap annoys me. Another one is “Ek cetera” or “ex cetera.” This is profoundly ignorant, people. Stop talking hick-talk and acquire some English.

You’re welcome to share your own favorite malapropism or misusage. Fresh air can have a cleansing effect.

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